Cookies Policy
Xpress Deals is operated by Xtakes Marketplace SRL, VAT: RO52150108, headquartered in Iași, Romania, and registered in VIES. Contact our Data Protection Officer (DPO): office@xpressdeals.eu.
1. Introduction
We use cookies and similar technologies on xpressdeals.eu (“Platform”) to make the site work, improve performance, remember your preferences, and show relevant content. This policy explains what cookies are, which ones we use, why we use them, and how you can control them, in line with the GDPR and the EU ePrivacy Directive.
4. Legal Basis for Using Cookies
- Essential cookies: processed under our legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) to operate the site securely and reliably.
- Performance, functional, and marketing cookies: processed only with your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR). You can withdraw consent anytime via cookie settings.
5. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential: required for core features; without them parts of the site won’t work.
Performance: analytics to understand usage and improve the site.
Functional: remember choices such as language and UI preferences.
Marketing: personalize ads and measure campaigns.
6. Examples of Cookies Used on Xpress Deals
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
wp_woocommerce_session |
Maintains your cart/session (WooCommerce) | Essential | 2 days |
woocommerce_cart_hash, woocommerce_items_in_cart |
Cart integrity and item count | Essential | Session |
dokan_seller_mode |
Vendor dashboard preferences (Dokan) | Functional | 1 month |
__stripe_mid, __stripe_sid |
Secure payment processing (Stripe) | Essential | Session |
mollie_session |
Secure payment processing (Mollie) | Essential | Session |
paypal_session_id |
Secure payment processing (PayPal) | Essential | Session |
_ga, _gid |
Google Analytics performance tracking | Performance | 2 years / 1 day |
cookieyes-consent |
Stores your cookie consent choices | Functional | 1 year |
gtranslate_lang |
Remembers selected language (GTranslate) | Functional | 1 year |
_fbp |
Meta/Facebook advertising & retargeting | Marketing | 3 months |
Note: The exact cookies may vary over time as we update our Platform and partners.
7. Managing Cookies
You can control cookies in two ways:
- Via our on-site cookie banner (CookieYes): accept or reject non-essential cookies and change your choices at any time.
- Through your browser settings: Chrome, Firefox, Safari.
Important: Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for security and core functionality. Refusing non-essential cookies won’t block checkout or account access.
8. Retention & International Transfers
We retain cookie data only as long as needed for their stated purpose, after which it is deleted or anonymized. Some providers (e.g., Google, Meta, Stripe) may process data outside the EU/EEA. Where this occurs, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as the Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) under GDPR.
9. Third-Party Cookies
Trusted partners may set cookies when you use the Platform, including Stripe, Mollie, PayPal, Google Analytics, Meta/Facebook, GTranslate, WooCommerce, and Dokan. We do not control third-party cookies; please check their respective privacy/cookie notices for details.
10. Your Rights under GDPR
If you are located in the EU/EEA, you may request access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, or object to processing of your personal data, and withdraw consent to non-essential cookies at any time. We respond within 30 days and may request reasonable identity verification.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer (DPO) at office@xpressdeals.eu. For how we process personal data beyond cookies, see our Privacy Policy.
11. Updates to This Policy
We may update this policy to reflect changes in law, technology, or our practices. The latest version will always be available on this page and indicated by the “Last updated” date above.